Electrical Design Engineer

Streamline Search; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Streamline Search is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer in Salisbury, Wiltshire, to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business that designs bespoke electrical control systems for the agricultural sector.

You will design control panels, create wiring schematics, and work with sales and production to deliver high-quality solutions, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Electrical Engineering or a similar engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience within a Production Design Engineer / Electrical Design Engineer or similar role.
• Experience designing electrical control panels and bespoke control systems.
• Proficient in SEE Electrical or similar electrical CAD software.
• Experience using SolidWorks to create and modify mechanical drawings.
• Good understanding of electrical principles, motors and associated control systems.
• Experience creating Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to liaise with customers and colleagues.
• A proactive team player who enjoys working within a collaborative office environment.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design bespoke electrical control panels and control systems to meet customer specifications.
• Produce wiring schematics, panel layouts and assembly drawings using SEE Electrical.
• Modify and maintain mechanical drawings using SolidWorks.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and production routings using Microsoft Dynamics ERP.
• Work closely with the sales team to review customer enquiries and prepare technical quotations.
• Provide technical advice and product support to both customers and internal colleagues.
• Carry out testing and quality inspections of completed control panels prior to dispatch.
• Support new product development and continuous product improvements.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, drawings and BOMs.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the business, sharing technical knowledge and supporting the wider team where required.
• There will be occasional customer interaction, including answering incoming calls and providing technical support when required.
• On very rare occasions, attend customer sites to assist with technical issues or breakdowns.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Analytical & problem solving

Electrical principles

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

SEE Electrical

SolidWorks

Microsoft Dynamics ERP

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer - Salisbury, Wiltshire SP5

We're looking for an experienced Production Design Engineer to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business. Our client specialises in the design and manufacture of bespoke electrical control systems for the agricultural sector and is looking to expand its close-knit team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team where you'll play a key role in designing bespoke control panels, supporting the sales process, and working closely with production to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

What's on offer

Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 DOE

Hours: Monday to Thursday (8:00am - 4:30pm) Friday (8:00am-3:30pm)

Location: Fully office-based

Holidays: 20 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Key responsibilities

• Design bespoke electrical control panels and control systems to meet customer specifications.
• Produce wiring schematics, panel layouts and assembly drawings using SEE Electrical.
• Modify and maintain mechanical drawings using SolidWorks.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and production routings using Microsoft Dynamics ERP.
• Work closely with the sales team to review customer enquiries and prepare technical quotations.
• Provide technical advice and product support to both customers and internal colleagues.
• Carry out testing and quality inspections of completed control panels prior to dispatch.
• Support new product development and continuous product improvements.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, drawings and BOMs.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the business, sharing technical knowledge and supporting the wider team where required.
• There will be occasional customer interaction, including answering incoming calls and providing technical support when required.
• On very rare occasions, attend customer sites to assist with technical issues or breakdowns.

About you

• Qualified in Electrical Engineering or a similar engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience within a Production Design Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Control Panel Design Engineer or similar role.
• Experience designing electrical control panels and bespoke control systems.
• Proficient in SEE Electrical or similar electrical CAD software.
• Experience using SolidWorks to create and modify mechanical drawings.
• Good understanding of electrical principles, motors and associated control systems.
• Experience creating Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to liaise with customers and colleagues.
• A proactive team player who enjoys working within a collaborative office environment.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics ERP.
• Knowledge of BS7671 (18th Edition).
• Knowledge of BS EN 60204.
• Previous experience within manufacturing, industrial controls or agricultural engineering.

If you're an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to join a supportive engineering business where you'll work on bespoke projects and play a key role within a collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you.